The social media platform helped push the story into the mainstream while also fueling misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Social Media
I Found My Chosen Family on Social Media
Though it has its shortcomings, Instagram led me to a core group of friends that I’ll cherish for life.
Want to Delete Your Twitter DMs? Good Luck With That
People in Europe are making GDPR requests to have their private messages erased, but Elon’s team is ignoring them.
The Small but Mighty Danger of Echo Chamber Extremism
Research shows that relatively few people exist in perfectly sealed-off media bubbles—but they’re still having an outsize impact on US politics.
How Often Should You Update Your Profile Photos?
Depending on who you are, this can be much more complicated than “whenever I feel like it.”
Can’t Decide What to Do About Twitter? Here Are Some Options
It’s not too late to move toward your ideal social media existence. You could opt for Mastodon or Post, or stay and hope things turn around.
I Threw a Holiday Party in Horizon Worlds. It Didn’t Go Well
Zuck promised his “metaverse” could bring people together. All I got were glitches and disappointment.
Stop Using Social Media Apps. The Web Version Is Often Better
It’s all the same features, but none of the distractions or annoying notifications.
Mastodon Features That Twitter Should Steal (but Won’t)
Elon Musk’s platform could learn a thing or two from its most popular alternative—like how to build a social platform people actually want to be on.
Twitter Blue Explained: What Is It? How Much Does It Cost?
The relaunch of Twitter’s subscription service is pretty confusing. Here’s what users receive for their money.